Localization Automation Engineer (Associate)

TransPerfect Translations International; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Associate Localization Engineer to support technical production workflows, troubleshoot translation processes, and automate repetitive tasks. You will collaborate with Localization Engineers and Technology PMs to improve file handling and TM management.

The role emphasizes scripting, QA of translations, and contributing to tool validation, with opportunities to learn our CAT tools and data pipelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in scripting/markup languages including Python, VB/VBA, C++, Perl, ASP, Java, JSP, XML, HTML, XLIFF.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to Production and Sales under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist Project Managers and Linguists in troubleshooting translation processes.
• Coordinate with Sales/CS on pre-sale planning and quoting with support from Senior Engineers.
• Prepare various file types for localization to meet client requirements.
• Automate file analysis, parsing and filtering.
• Perform QA on translated files.
• Manage and manipulate Translation Memories (TMs).
• Help validate new features in CAT tools and related products with senior engineers.
• Write scripts/macros to automate repetitive PM tasks.
• Work with Product Managers to report and test bug fixes.

Skills

Fluent English

Bachelor's degree

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem solving

Curiosity and process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

VB/VBA

C++

Perl

ASP

Java

XML

HTML

XLIFF

Job description

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Associate Localization Engineer to support technical production workflows, troubleshoot translation processes, and automate repetitive tasks. You will collaborate with Localization Engineers and Technology PMs to improve file handling and TM management.

The role emphasizes scripting, QA of translations, and contributing to tool validation, with opportunities to learn our CAT tools and data pipelines in a fast-paced environment.